By Editor, on November 22nd, 2011 Can you imagine running a country using these numbers?
- United States Tax revenue: $2,170,000,000,000
- Fed budget: $3,820,000,000,000
- New debt: $ 1,650,000,000,000
- National debt: $14,271,000,000,000
- Recent budget cut: $ 38,500,000,000
Now, remove 8 zeros and pretend it’s a household budget.
- Annual family income: $21,700
- Money the family spent: $38,200
- New debt on the credit card: $16,500
- Outstanding balance on credit card: $142,710
- Total budget cuts: $385
REALLY BRINGS THE ISSUE HOME, DOESN’T IT?
Hat tip: Jim Carnahan
By Gary Lidholm, on October 6th, 2011 By Gary Lidholm
DENVER, CO–Some days certain “themes” keep showing up in your daily life: On Wednesday as I was returning to my urban Denver home, I passed the United Airlines training facility in the Stapleton area of East Denver. The large buildings of the United complex house simulators and training rooms used by all pilots of United Airlines as well as other carriers. Recently, it was announced that United had purchased 11,000 iPads to give to their pilots. There will now be an iPad in the cockpit to reduce the paper clutter and the amount of aeronautical charts needed on board. Read more->
By Roger Maynard, on September 28th, 2011 After years of indecisiveness, the Haines Assembly was unanimous in its decision to raze the old school gym still standing at the corner of 3rd and Main Streets. The decision is based on recent information showing that restoration of the old building is too expensive, and the building is not ideal for either offices or a recreation center. There is currently no heat or electricity in the building, and it has been standing that way for at least 5 years.
A small group led by Joe Poor and Jack Wenner argued to keep the building, and said they were working on a business plan to keep the building open as a recreation center for the community, but their efforts were too little, too late. Read more->
By Editor, on September 21st, 2011 USCG Press Release
JUNEAU, Alaska — Members of Coast Guard Air Station Sitka, Sector Juneau and the Alaska Department of Public Safety recognized three Alaska residents for their role in the 1950 rescue of a fisherman stranded off Chichagof Island during an awards ceremony, Sept. 13, 2011.
Marie Laws, a resident of Sitka, received a Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service Award for her role in the rescue of Helvig Christensen from the wreckage of the fishing vessel Dixie near Chichagof Island on Nov. 18, 1950. She accepted the award on behalf of her sister and cousin, Betty Mork and Tom Allain, who assisted with the rescue. Laws is the only living member of the rescue party.
Read the full story at USCGnews.com.
By Editor, on September 11th, 2011 by Lt. Gov. Meade Treadwell
“Wake up. Look at the television. Our country is under attack.”
That’s how I dragged our kids out of bed – here in the Alaska time zone – the morning of September 11. We held vigil throughout much of the day, prayed, cried, and found joy in the fact that some we had feared dead turned up alive. My wife had worked in the area of the World Trade Center before she moved to Alaska in 1990, and her sister’s husband was there. It turns out his crew of electricians had just left the roof of one of the towers and he was down on the street watching the airplanes hit. Read more->
By Roger Maynard, on August 31st, 2011  HAINES–The Olerud family’s side-by-side Alaska Sport Shop and Olerud’s Market Center present an attractive welcome to visitors arriving in Haines by highway. The new facelift on the Market Center adds a tasteful appearance to Main Street, as well as practical amenities such as covered porches and handicap access for customers. Read more->
By Roger Maynard, on August 31st, 2011 HAINES–Haines has an alcohol problem that has been highlighted recently by two accidents (one fatal) and other incidents involving young people who were affected by drinking alcohol. It’s time to look for a solution…
The Haines Borough is sponsoring a round-table type discussion this evening, August 31, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chilkat Center. The discussion, led by Chief of Police Gary Lowe, will focus on identifying the scope of the alcohol problem and proposing solutions.
For more information, contact Gary Lowe, Chief of Police, 766-2121, glowe@haines.ak.us
By Editor, on August 26th, 2011  State of Alaska press release
ANCHORAGE–The State of Alaska filed an appeal challenging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2008 listing of the polar bear as a threatened species. The state seeks to overturn a June decision of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that upheld the listing. Read more->
By Editor, on July 2nd, 2011 by Chris Klint and The Associated Press
A federal judge has blocked a state law meant to prevent the spread of child pornography, saying it violates the First Amendment and is too broad in its scope.
U.S. District Court Judge Ralph Beistline permanently barred enforcement of Senate Bill 222, which also makes offensive touching a misdemeanor and intentionally accessing child pornography a class-C felony, based on a provision which would make anyone who operates a website criminally liable for posting material deemed “harmful to minors.” Beistline said that the bill would have chilled free expression.
Read full story at KTUU.com
By Roger Maynard, on June 30th, 2011  Congressman Don Young addresses Alaskans at Dyea while District 5 Republican vice-chair Kathy Hosford looks on. SKAGWAY–Bright, sunny weather greeted Congressman Don Young when he visited Skagway and Dyea Monday afternoon. After a tour of the ore terminal and newly constructed waterfront facilities with city officials, he made an appearance at a District 5 Republican fundraiser at the Chilkoot Trail Outpost in Dyea.
Speaking to a crowd of about 60 people, Young covered subjects from federal control over Alaska and its residents to natural gas, oil and the economy.
Read more->
By Editor, on June 29th, 2011 Thomas Sowell | TOWNHALL
Not only did July 4, 1776 mark American independence from England, it marked a radically different kind of government from the governments that prevailed around the world at the time — and the kinds of governments that had prevailed for thousands of years before.
Read Thomas Sowell’s full editorial in Townhall.com.
By Editor, on June 28th, 2011 Robert Woolsey | KCAW
SITKA, ALASKA (2011-06-27) The death of two Yakutat residents last week (6-20-11) brings to seven the number of commercial fishermen killed this year in Alaska – and the season is just getting started. The fact that all seven lost their lives in open boats – and all were wearing life jackets — has caught the attention of agencies involved in marine safety. There is consensus that it’s time for renewed focus on safety training for the small-boat fleet.
Read/Listen to full story at KRBD.org
By Editor, on June 25th, 2011 Alaska DPS Press Release
ANCHORAGE— This weekend the national campaign Operation Dry Water will be in full swing. Operation Dry Water is a national campaign designed to raise awareness of the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs through public education and enforcement. The national campaign runs June 25-28. Read more->
By Editor, on June 22nd, 2011 Press release:
Sealaska will convene the 38th annual meeting of shareholders on Saturday, June 25, 2011. The agenda includes sharing Sealaska’s 2010 highlights , celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, introducing the 2011-2012 Board Youth Advisor, and announcing the election of four board members.
The annual meeting will be webcast for those who are unable to attend in person.
For more information including webcast instructions, visit the Sealaska website at www.sealaska.com.
By Editor, on May 28th, 2011  Dr. Soboleff, facebook photo
Dr. Walter Alexander Soboleff, Sr. passed away at age 102 in his own home in Juneau on Sunday May 22, 2011. He was born on Nov. 14, 1908 in Killisnoo to Anna Hunter and Alexander Sasha Soboleff. His paternal grandparents were Fr. Ivan Alexander Soboleff and Olga Leudke Soboleff, and maternal grandparents were Eaton Hunter and Seigeigé.
A memorial account has been set up at Wells Fargo bank for persons wishing to make memorial contributions: account No. 1508372552. A memorial page on Facebook “Dr Walter Soboleff Memorial Page‘ is available for anyone wishing to post remembrances.
Read the full obituary at Alaska Newspapers, Inc.
By Editor, on May 26th, 2011  Tourism Director Tanya Carlson by Tanya Carlson | Haines Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
The cruise ship season has begun. The new dock is just about finished and looking great. This is our first tool to help attract more ships and thus more people to our beautiful port. However, we need your help in this endeavor.
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By Roger Maynard, on May 25th, 2011  HAINES–For over 40 years the Alaska Native Sisterhood has awarded scholarships to graduating high school students to assist them in furthering their education. The scholarships are based on the written presentation of the applicant as well as financial need. Read more->
By Roger Maynard, on May 5th, 2011
HAINES–This week’s paper edition of the Haines Alaska News will be the last for the season, as we change our operation for summer. Our news stories and opinions will still appear on-line at http://www.hainesnews.net, as always. Read more->
By Roger Maynard, on April 8th, 2011 April is “Think Haines First” shop-at-home month.
Sponsored by the Haines Chamber of Commerce, the campaign seeks to remind shoppers to check prices and availability of products here at home before shopping in other towns or by mail order. Read more->
By Kevin Reeves, on April 8th, 2011  She stood on the corner opposite Haisler’s Hardware, a small figure wrapped in a thin jacket and hugging herself against a cold wind huffing in from the sea.
She couldn’t have been more than eight or nine. Her back to me, she stepped off the curb and peered down the street, a small cell phone pressed to her ear. As school had just let out for the day, I assumed she was awaiting pickup. There she stood, scarcely out of traffic, talking in a voice too far away to hear, watching the road for someone I never saw arrive. Read more->
By Editor, on March 26th, 2011 On March 31st, Governor Sean Parnell and others are launching Alaskans Choose Respect, a statewide effort to end the epidemic of domestic violence and sexual assault. Partnering with non-profits, legislators, stakeholders, and community members, the governor will lead a march from the steps of the capitol to raise awareness and call for a cultural shift, a shift towards honor and respect for all Alaskans. Events will take place simultaneously across Alaska.
Here is a summary of activities that are taking place in communities in the Lynn Canal/Icy Straits area: Read more->
By Editor, on March 8th, 2011  AAA press release
ANCHORAGE–The AAA has announced the award of three computers to Southeast Alaska Educators as part of their Driving Success Computer Grant Program. The recipients are Leigh Horner at Haines Borough School, Mark Woodward at Revilla Alternative School in Ketchikan, and Howard Wayne at Sitka High School. Read more->
By Roger Maynard, on March 4th, 2011  HAINES–Lt. Col. Karl R. Kurz, son of Bill and Janet Kurz, retired February 25, 2011
Karl Kurz grew up in Haines and graduated from Haines High School in 1987. He was nominated to the United States Military Academy ( West Point ) by Senator Ted Stevens, and graduated from West Point 1991.
He has served in South Korea, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, as well as several places in the States. While at the Army War College Carlisle, Pa. he got his Masters in information systems management.
Karl & Jackie are expecting their first child in July.
By Gary Lidholm, on March 2nd, 2011  Patient loaded, Al Badgley, Ashley Vigilante, Thom Andriesen, Amanda Vigilante return with the gurney. HAINES–If you heard a vigilante crew was looking for you, it would normally give you cause for alarm. But in Haines, it is a reassuring thing.
Sisters Ashely (20) and Amanda (18) Vigilante are two of the newest members of the Haines Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ambulance crew. The pair completed emergency medical technician (EMT) level I training in Haines in September and eagerly sought assignments so they could to get the 10 patient contacts required to attend EMT II training. Now back from a successful 2 ½ weeks in Ketchikan, where the level II course was offered, they are anticipating a future college curriculum that might lead to a medical career. Read more->
By Roger Maynard, on February 11th, 2011  A new study published in the AMA’s Archives of General Psychiatry concludes that marijuana use appears to accelerate the onset of psychotic or schizophrenic symptoms in some portions of the population.
According to the abstract of the study, “Genetic risk for psychotic disorder may be expressed in part as sensitivity to the psychotomimetic effect of cannabis. Read more->
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